Beware the Target bill this week. The Shops at Target debuts Sunday, May 6 with fresh, affordable products Target has co-created with five stand-out specialty stores from around the country. There are nearly 400 items in all, ranging from $1 for a nail file to $159.99 for a pouf for the home.

It’s been there for years–tucked inside the American Swedish Institute‘s historic Turnblad Mansion on Park Avenue in Minneapolis. The ASI Museum Shop catered to its members, with traditional Swedish gifts, books, and traditions and a huge selection of ornaments at holiday time. But no one else knew about it–or more importantly, thought to shop there.

Primp at West End opened this week. MSP Magazine's Allison Kaplan shares her sneak peek at the store where virtually everything is under $100.

Allison Kaplan recently visited the new mega Menards in Golden Valley and says, "I’m still trying to find my way out of the spray paint section. No joke – there are 17 shades of black, alone."

At least four “major international fashion-forward retail stores”–three new to town–will replace Bloomingdale’s at Mall of America, vice president of public relations Dan Jasper announced Wednesday.

Four new “shops” make their Target debut on Sunday, Sept. 9. This is the second installment of a program that garnered a huge amount of buzz for the forward-thinking retailer last spring. The basic concept: now that everyone has copied Target’s successful formula of partnering with designers, move on the next thing, and partner with cool boutiques around the country—bringing their vibe to the wide aisles of the big box store.

Jason Wu’s capsule women’s collection is scheduled to debut at Target stores and Target.com on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5. It’s the perfect follow-up to Target’s web-crashing Missoni frenzy: Tons of positive buzz, but more manageable scope.

Target’s first limited-edition collection of lingerie and loungewear was scheduled to debut in stores this week, but some product was delayed.